Cold Pressed Castor Oil Market to Witness Astonishing Growth by 2029

The Cold Pressed Castor Oil Market size is expected to grow at an annual average of CAGR 5% during the forecast period (2023-2029). Castor oil refers to a type of plant oil which is pressed from castor beans. Castor oil is known to be colorless to almost pale yellow color and possesses a unique taste and scent. The product is widely used in various industries such as cosmetics, food, medicinal, plastics and resins, chemicals, plastics and lubricants among others. The oil is also utilized for skin and hair development.

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Types of weeds that attack castor crops and their remedies.

These are the types of weeds that attack castor crops and their remedies: Types of Weeds: * Broadleaf Weeds: * Amaranthus viridis * Boerhaavia diffusa * Celosia argentena * Portulaca oleracea * Trianthema portulacastrum * Digera arvensis * Corchorus olitorius * Cyanotis cucullata * Cleome viscosa * Commelina bengalensis * Croton sparsiflorus * Parthenium hysterophorus * Grasses: * Chloris barbata * Cynodon dactylon * Dactyloctenium aegyptium * Bracharia reptens * Panicum flavidum * Sedges: * Cyperus rotundus * Cyperus esculentus Remedies : & Cultural Practices: * Intercultivation: Using tractor or bullock-drawn blade harrows, especially 20 to 60 days after seeding, is effective. * Manual Wee...

Land Preparation in Castor seeds farming

Land preparation for castor seed farming involves more than just ploughing and harrowing. Here's a breakdown of the key activities: 👉 Ploughing and Harrowing: These are fundamental steps to loosen the soil, break up clods, and create a suitable seedbed. 👉Weed Removal: It's crucial to eliminate existing weeds to prevent competition for nutrients and water. 👉Soil Enrichment: Adding organic matter, such as compost or manure, improves soil fertility and structure. Soil testing and the application of necessary fertilizers may also be required. 👉Leveling and Bedding: Leveling the land ensures even water distribution. Forming ridges and furrows can aid in drainage and irrigation. 👉Preparation for Sowing: Creating a pulverized seed bed, that is loose, and friable. 👉 Drainage considerations: Because Castor plants do not like water logged soils, ensu...

Small holder Castor seeds farmers in Africa form strategic alliance to generate market.

Clusters of small holder Castor seeds farmers in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi Uganda and Kenya have recently instituted a strong front to drive traffic to their Castor seeds produce. Access to offtakers and the industrial market for their produce has posed a long time challenge to outgrowers of Castor seeds leading to poor bargains and slavish labour to exploitative contractors. Castor Business Network gathered from the leadership of this new collaboration of outgrowers and producers of Castor seeds in 5 countries, who cordinates the activities of farmers and farmers market in their locations that a synergy has been formed recently in a meeting held in Kenya, which would improve the ROI, proceeds from Castor seeds sales and welfare of small holder farmers in Africa. The group officially known as Castor Oil Processing for Export (COPEX) projects in Africa is an alliance of Castor seeds farmers, producers’ organizations, processors, and exporters to strengthen the Castor oil value chain at ...

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